11. But a proposal to limit the right of citizens to file lawsuits is back for the fourth time, driven by corporate donations and a bloc of influential lobbyists. 12. But council members and civic groups say that his plan is fatally flawed because without the incentive, candidates are likely to continue relying on corporate donations. 13. Clearly, however, the money came from corporations, and under Wisconsin law, direct corporate donations to politicians are illegal. 14. Federal election laws prohibit candidates, party committees and political action committees from accepting corporate donations. 15. For corporate donations to charity, however, giving is all about reputation. 16. Fund-raisers must also be cautious about corporate donations. 17. He already depends on corporate donations for classroom equipment. 18. He is forever using his charm to extract big corporate donations to build desperately needed schools or clinics, often in distant corners of the country. 19. If not for the Fiesta Bowl, he asked, what other charities and causes would benefit from those corporate donations and volunteer efforts? 20. In addition, unlike state law, there is no restriction on corporate donations. |